A UV filter regulated in Annex VI.
What it is
Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol is a benzotriazole UV filter, used as fine particles dispersed in water. CosIng lists it as a UV filter and light stabiliser. In the EU it is listed in Annex VI (UV filters).
Where it is used
Used in sunscreens, day creams with SPF and other products with sun protection.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. The label does not show the concentration, and the protection of a product depends on the whole formula.
Functions
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- UV filter
- Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex VI, entry 232,2'-Methylene bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) / Bisoctrizole
- Maximum concentration
- 10%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2018/885
Products with this ingredient (187)
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skin Sunray Blur Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Niacinamide · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Glow Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin C · Revolution
- MIRACLE PREP 3IN1 BEAUTY PROTECT PRIMER · Max Factor
- Sun Protection Primer SPF 30 · ArtDeco
- Puff cloud próbka – satynowy podkład z efektem blur · Paese
- Puff cloud satynowy podkład z efektem blur · Paese
- Tusz do rzęs pogrubiający z filtrem anty-HEV: BLACK · NEONAIL
- Fotoochronny krem barierowy SPF 50 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Przeciwzmarszczkowy krem fotoochronny SPF 50 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Lekki krem nawilżajaco-ochronny SPF 50 PA++++ · Eveline Cosmetics

